Meng Chuyue thought for a moment and said, "Then give it to her. You know as well that the spices aren’t really the point, the main thing is... high-quality ingredients. Even if Zhao Sulan gets the recipe without high-quality ingredients, it’s all for naught. But Dad, when the time comes, instruct Xiao Xin to hand over the recipe to Zhao Sulan, but to use this opportunity to cut ties with her completely."
Han Zheng, "I understand. Don’t worry, we’ll handle this matter properly. However, I think it would be better to bring Xiao Xin with us. At most, we can immediately open a fast-food restaurant and have her manage it."
Meng Chuyue hesitated briefly, "Alright. If that’s the case, please have Ah Ci teach the spice recipe to Long Yue and Fu Ran, and from now on, let those two be in charge of the spices."
No choice but to agree.
Meng Chuyue, Han Zheng, Shen Ci, they all understood that this wasn’t really a good idea.
Because of this, the matter of high-quality ingredients would attract even more attention.
It could easily lead to more trouble.
Though these troubles were not insurmountable, they would be exhausting.
For now, not wanting to reveal Erhu’s power to Zhao Xiaoxin, everyone decided that today they would tell her nothing and act as if they were unaware of the situation.
The next morning, Shen Ci left to get busy, while Han Zheng, who was slightly less occupied, stayed in the store to wait for Zhao Sulan and Lin Fangwei to visit together.
Lin Fangwei’s visit was a last-minute decision.
She hadn’t planned on accompanying Zhao Sulan over yesterday evening.
This morning, it suddenly occurred to her that Zhao Sulan might keep the recipe from her after obtaining it, so she decided to come along to avoid being kept in the dark.
Zhao Sulan actually had no intention of deceiving her, so it made no difference to her.
No, with Lin Fangwei by her side, she felt emboldened.
She was really hoping to see Han Zheng, but unfortunately, as soon as she got to the Blue Sky Fast Food Main Store’s lobby, she saw Xiao Xin easily enough, yet she couldn’t find him anywhere.
She couldn’t help asking Zhao Xiaoxin, "Xiao Xin, let me ask you, is Chuyue’s dad here?"
Zhao Xiaoxin, following Shen Ci and Han Zheng’s instructions, said, "No, they’ve all gone out looking for their daughter."
Zhao Sulan gave it some thought and found it reasonable.
With Meng Chuyue missing, Han Zheng would naturally be anxious to search for her, and wouldn’t be staying at home.
She swallowed and said to Zhao Xiaoxin, "We have something we want to discuss with you alone; could you find us a private place?"
Zhao Xiaoxin thought about it, "I’ll take you to the second-floor private room."
After saying that, Zhao Xiaoxin led Zhao Sulan and Lin Fangwei upstairs.
Unlike Han Zheng meeting Meng Lixing or Meng Chuyue meeting Meng Yinhua, she didn’t order any food for them.
She felt they didn’t deserve it.
Just as they reached the second floor, Han Muyang blocked Xiao Xin’s path, "Xiao Xin, could you spare two minutes to do me a favor?"
It was just a two-minute delay, so naturally, Xiao Xin agreed.
Zhao Sulan and Lin Fangwei couldn’t object to anything, and just watched as Han Muyang dragged Zhao Xiaoxin up to the third floor.
Han Muyang called Zhao Xiaoxin all the way to the fifth floor.
Han Zheng was waiting for her there.
Upon seeing Zhao Xiaoxin, Han Zheng cut straight to the chase, "Xiao Xin, Zhao Sulan and Lin Fangwei are most likely here to ask you for the fast food spice recipe. Chuyue said that you can give it to them. After all, they won’t be able to get their hands on high-quality ingredients, but she hopes that you’ll take this chance to completely sever ties with Zhao Sulan."
Zhao Xiaoxin was momentarily stunned after hearing Han Zheng’s words.
She had guessed so many reasons for Zhao Sulan and Lin Fangwei’s sudden approach to find her, yet she never hit the nail on the head.
Right, those kinds of people would only come to her for such a malicious reason, wouldn’t they? What else could it be, emotions?
But, her sister and Uncle Han were so smart, and she was definitely going to learn from them in the future.
Having thought it through, Zhao Xiaoxin took a deep breath, "I understand, Uncle Han. I’ll pretend to be reluctant at first, to make her anxious, then I’ll impose conditions."
Han Zheng, "Mm, I trust you can do it."